New CCNA funding to support UBC researchers
This week, the Government of Canada announced the next phase of funding for the...
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New tool helps working adults spot and manage concussions
British Columbians returning to work after a concussion now have access to new online...
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June 10, 2019
Better patient engagement, a patient’s perspective
Pictured: Dr. Anthony Trabouslee. Image credit: Paul Joseph/UBC. When Sharon Roman began writing from...
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June 7, 2019
Cognitive training tools show benefit in improving cognition after exercise
In 2031, nearly one in four Canadians will be aged 65 or older. As...
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June 6, 2019
Researchers find “lighthouse” genes in MS
Pictured: Dr. Carles Vilariño-Güell in his laboratory at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain...
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June 4, 2019
Home exercise program reduces the rate of falling in at-risk seniors
Pictured: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose in her lab at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain...
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June 4, 2019
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
Pictured: Dr. Bernier discusses microglia morphology with Dr. Nick Weilinger, a postdoctoral fellow in...
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June 3, 2019
Pavlidis lab: New discoveries towards understanding the genetic causes of the autism spectrum disorder
Written by Daniela Salas from the Foster lab, Michael Smith Laboratories and cross-posted to...
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May 30, 2019
Iron in brain tissue influences myelin measurements with MRI
Dr. Alex Rauscher and his team are engaged in a long-term project to understand...
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May 27, 2019
CHIMERA on tour as Wellington, Cripton collaboration in high demand
Since publishing their first paper on the Closed-Head Impact Model of Engineered Rotational Acceleration...
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May 23, 2019
CREST.BD Network Recognized by CIHR for Transformation in Patient Engagement
Pictured: Dr. Erin Michalak (left) and research coordinator Caden Poh (right) at the University...
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May 22, 2019
Ethical questions around brain devices marketed to consumers
Wearable brain devices are now being marketed directly to consumers and often claim to...